Industries That Rely on Steel

What industries
rely on steel?

Construction

Automotive

Energy

Manufacturing

Many industries use steel in the Philippines. it is one of the most versatile building material that has ever been used. Steel has all the characteristics of the perfect material for construction, automotive energy, and manufacturing industry! These industries have long since developed a reliance on steel in one way or form.

With that being
said, these industries rely on steel in a lot of different ways. Steel has many
characteristics that make it usable in an increasing number of applications.
Even when most industries see only the strength of steel as a material, there’s
no denying just how amazingly versatile and adaptive steel really is.

To give you a brief overview, here are 4 industries that rely on steel!

Construction Industry

No list about steel will be complete without at least one sentence talking about its relevance to the construction industry. Ever since its inception, steel has become the most preferred construction material by most architects, engineers, and contractors.

What makes steel
such a trusted material when it comes to construction is its unmatched
strength. With buildings aiming to go higher instead of wider, the stronger the
material the better! And that is what steel brings to them.

But strength is
not the only thing that makes steel such a relevant construction material. Steel
is literally built to be as flexible as the design needs it to be. A lot of designers
and architects take advantage of the versatility of steel to achieve their
visions and planned designs.

The most important thing to take note of is the fact that steel is an incredibly sustainable material. it is 100% recyclable while still maintaining its strong set of characteristics. It can be used over and over again, leaving nothing to waste!

Automotive Industry

In the Philippines, steel is a very important component of the automotive industry. Most vehicles are made of 50% steel which is found in the main skeletal frame. It is the foundation from which the vehicle is created. Certain types of steel make for the strongest material for the job.

Another reason
why steel is chosen for the framework of vehicles is that it has great
corrosion resistance. A vehicle would usually be subject to heavy rains and
incredibly rough terrain. In the worst days, your vehicle will experience a lot
of rainwater, mud, and a lot of other debris—which won’t even have any physical
effect on it because of how durable steel is.

Steel is also relatively cheaper when it comes to other materials that can be used to manufacture the vehicle’s skeletal frame. Certain steel types are considered the strongest and most cost-effective materials as they provide all the necessary characteristics that every skeletal framework needs.

Again, the durability of steel shines once again as more of a protective layer of vehicles. In the case of crashing or other accidents, the steel frame will not succumb easily, creating another layer of protection for the driver and passengers.

Energy Industry

The energy
sector makes use of steel mostly in the construction of the platforms that
generate, transport or store electricity. Today, society will have an
incredibly hard time without electricity. We have evolved to rely on
electricity too much that it has become an essential part of our lives. With
that being said, steel is required in almost all kinds of electricity
generation, be it renewable or non-renewable sources of energy.

Oil and gas are
fuels that are mined from deep below the earth. It requires strong materials to
help transfer these resources from wells deep down to processing plants. This
is where steel products shine. Strong, customized steel tubes and plates are
needed to successfully transfer these materials.

The same goes for renewable sources of energy. Hydroelectric dams need steel products that have specific mechanical properties in order to work. Wind turbines need to be able to support tall windmills as well as be light enough for the wind to turn it.

At the end of the day, steel products make up a lot of the specific parts and machinery that the energy sector needs. And as long as energy is needed—something that will almost always be true—steel will be there to support it!

Manufacturing Industry

The
manufacturing industry is filled with factories that are full of employees and
automated machines doing a large number of jobs just to create a certain
product. Steel again takes up the majority of the space around a factory. Most
of the time, the machinations used in these manufacturing areas are made of
steel or some sort of metal. But aside from that, steel is what makes up most
of the safety precautions involved in a factory.

Steel in the manufacturing industry is used to provide structural support and safety nets. Industrial stairs, steel ladders, and handrails are sometimes what separates workers from the dangerous machines that are used in manufacturing. They provide more space for maneuvering and clear indications of areas that are off limits.

Key Takeaway

These 4 industries utilize steel in different ways. One shows its capability as the strongest and most durable building materials out there, while others use it as a means of protection. In the end, the versatility that steel offers make more and more industries rely on it even more!

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Regan Industrial Sales, Inc. (RISI) was established on January 1968 at Dagupan St. in Tondo Manila. Back then there were only 10 employees selling valves, wire rope devices, and other structural steel products. Incorporated in 1980, Regan Industrial Sales Inc. moved to its new location at #5 Harmony St. Grace Village, Quezon City. Over the years, Regan Industrial Sales Incorporated has been supplying various steel plates, sections, pipes and tubing, bars and rods across a multi-sectoral market in the country.